<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Executive News</title><link>http://www.executive-bulletin.com</link><description><![CDATA[Business and Economy News]]></description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:08:00 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:08:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><managingEditor>admin@executive-magazine.com (Admin)</managingEditor><webMaster>admin@executive-magazine.com (Admin)</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Global business leaders explore new frontiers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7259&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7259&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></guid><description><![CDATA[His Excellency Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, was among the key business and government leaders from Brazil, China, India and Africa who joined the globalisation debate at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit recently.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leo Sterling believes influx of fresh property supply can arouse investor interest in Dubai]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7171&cat_id=38&country_id=4]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7171&cat_id=38&country_id=4]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Dubai remains highly competitive because of its well-established business and living amenities]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[e-Commerce in GCC to reach USD 100 billion in 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7172&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7172&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ICDL signifies e-Commerce as an integral part for economic growth and reducing unemployment in the Gulf region]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCC business optimism is high;  5% growth predicted for 2011 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7141&cat_id=38&country_id=16]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7141&cat_id=38&country_id=16]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Organisational health check is a must as GCC growth outperforms global predictions, say experts ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lebanese politician calls for women in governance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7066&cat_id=38&country_id=5]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7066&cat_id=38&country_id=5]]></guid><description><![CDATA[LAU conference pushes for female political engagement]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Administration, Infrastructure Major Barriers to Trade in ASEAN Countries]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7042&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7042&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></guid><description><![CDATA[* Vietnam most improved ASEAN member over the past year thanks to better market access
* Singapore is the world leader in enabling trade; the rest of ASEAN achieves mixed performance
* Trade facilitation is key for achieving the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Redesign Summit Ends: We Have to Always Think about How]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7037&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7037&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></guid><description><![CDATA[* The World Economic Forum Global Redesign Summit ended today amid concerns that the post-crisis zeal for reforming the global system may be waning
* The status quo is not an option, participants agreed. "It is a question of how," said Finnish President Tarja Halonen]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Agenda Council on the Future of Transportation Provides Recommendations to Pave the Way towards the Sector's Transformation ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7040&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7040&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Senior Director John Moavenzadeh of the World Economic Forum and members of the Forum's Global Agenda Council on the Future of Transportation Patrick Oliva (Michelin), Jack Short (International Transport Forum), and Lewis Fulton (International Energy Agency) delivered a press conference today as part of the Challenge Bibendum events to announce the development and publication of a series of recommendations developed by the council.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forum Report Calls for Major, Post-Crisis Overhaul of the International System]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7024&cat_id=38&country_id=11]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=7024&cat_id=38&country_id=11]]></guid><description><![CDATA[# Report warns that serious global risks and challenges are accumulating in many areas
# Extensive sets of proposals to strengthen international cooperation and governance
# Global Redesign proposals cap year-long effort of over 50 global task forces]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Islamic fund assets level at US$ 52 billion in 2009: Ernst & Young]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6976&cat_id=38&country_id=20]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6976&cat_id=38&country_id=20]]></guid><description><![CDATA[The 4th annual Ernst & Young Islamic Funds & Investment Report (IFIR 2010) released today at the World Islamic Funds and Capital Markets Conference states that global Islamic fund assets stagnated at US$ 52.3 Bn in 2009, remaining at almost the same level as the US$ 51.4 Bn posted in 2008.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on soft skills crucial in sustaining GCC's growing reputation as an emerging business and investment hub]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6978&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6978&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Soft skills boost organisational effectiveness and performance - SKOPOS Consulting Group]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCC'S WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS MOST ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR PORTFOLIO, SAYS BARCLAYS WEALTH REPORT]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6984&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6984&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></guid><description><![CDATA[*	A vast majority of HNWI's in the GCC spend a significant amount of time managing their portfolios 
*	GCC HNWI's to be increasingly involved in socially responsible investing
*	GCC HNWI's have rosy outlook on global economy, particularly bullish on equities and property
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can Asia lead the world?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6985&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6985&cat_id=38&country_id=10]]></guid><description><![CDATA[The World Economic Forum today launched the Davos Debates in East Asia to coincide with the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 6-7 June 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIFC is Catalysing Financial, Capital and Investment Activity in the MENASA region, says HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6988&cat_id=38&country_id=7]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6988&cat_id=38&country_id=7]]></guid><description><![CDATA[HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, the Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today said that DIFC is catalysing financial, capital and investment activity in the MENASA region. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The GCC Economies Are Returning to Solid Growth ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6946&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></link><guid><![CDATA[http://www.executive-bulletin.com/news.dtl.php?news_id=6946&cat_id=38&country_id=15]]></guid><description><![CDATA[Institute of International Finance forecasts 4.4% rise in 2010 GDP and 4.7% in 2011 - substantial gains in oil revenues also seen.  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>